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Villains Land Just Got More Wicked: New Plans Reveal Larger Show Building at Magic Kingdom
Something wicked just grew this way at the Magic Kingdom. Updated wastewater management plans filed for the upcoming Villains Land expansion show that the largest show building in the area has increased in size compared to documents submitted just weeks ago. And while wastewater permits are not exactly bedtime reading for most guests, they can spill some very interesting tea when it comes to what Disney is cooking up behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
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The newly revised plans for “Project SNK” indicate that the massive structure believed to house the Maleficent-themed dark ride has expanded beyond its previously estimated footprint of around 70,000 square feet. For comparison, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance clocks in at roughly 92,000 square feet, while Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith comes in near 71,000. If this new building is creeping closer to Resistance territory, we may be looking at a full scale, effects-packed, show scene extravaganza rather than a simple spin through villainy.
This update follows reporting from TheWrap that Disney leadership asked Imagineers to go bigger and bolder with Villains Land. According to that report, the Maleficent attraction is being reimagined as a large-scale indoor water-based dark ride designed to rival heavy hitters like Radiator Springs Racers. That kind of ambition would absolutely require a beefier show building, so the expanded footprint lines up with the rumor mill in a very interesting way.
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The wastewater plans also show multiple structures within the Villains section, including a second building hovering around 48,000 square feet. Meanwhile, the nearby Cars expansion structure appears to measure roughly 40,000 square feet in the updated documents. Utility lines snake through both expansion pads, tying into existing park infrastructure like the world’s most magical extension cord.
Disney first announced Villains Land at D23 in 2024, promising an “incredibly twisted grand scale” with two major attractions, dining, and shopping. Since then, official details have been quieter than a spinning wheel in a dragon’s lair. Site clearing continues beyond Big Thunder, with the former river areas drained and reshaped as crews tackle what can only be described as a gargantuan earthmoving operation.
While permits are never final blueprints and changes happen constantly during development, the fact that the same type of filing now reflects a larger building is definitely notable. If Disney truly is aiming for a Lightning Lane Single Pass level anchor attraction, potentially priced at the top tier, this expanded show building could be the first real sign that Villains Land is leveling up from sinister to spectacular.
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